Maritime record TR 06 SW 1019 - The Hard, Faversham Creek, Oare

Summary

A mound of discarded round boulders, formerly used as ballast, was identified during fieldwalking in 1997. It can be found just to the west of the joint entrance to Faversham and Oare Creeks from the Swale. The boulders are in an area known as the Hard, which may be the site of a medieval beacon.

Location

Grid reference TR 0192 6458 (point) Approximate
Map sheet TR06SW
County KENT
District SWALE, KENT
Civil Parish OARE, SWALE, KENT

Map

Type and Period (1)

Full Description

<1> Wilkinson, Paul, 2000, The Swale District. An Archaeological Survey commisioned by Swale Borough Council, 214 (Unpublished document). SWX9332.

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1> Unpublished document: Wilkinson, Paul. 2000. The Swale District. An Archaeological Survey commisioned by Swale Borough Council. Parts 1 & 2. 214.

Finds (1)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Related Monuments/Buildings (0)

Related Events/Activities (1)

  • Intrusive Event: Fieldwalking survey of Swale district (EWX6653)

Record last edited

Jun 3 2008 3:54PM